“Unfortunate” in Japanese
Short answer
Unfortunate in Japanese is “薄幸” (hakkou). Full meaning: unfortunate, unhappy, ill-fated, hapless.
Other ways to say “Unfortunate” in Japanese
惜しい
oshii regrettable, disappointing, unfortunate; precious, dear, valuable; too good for, deserving better
残念
zannen regrettable, unfortunate, disappointing, vexing
気の毒
kinodoku pitiful, unfortunate, poor, miserable, wretched; unpardonable, regrettable
幸薄い
sachiusui unfortunate, unhappy, ill-fated, hapless
惜い
oshii regrettable, disappointing, unfortunate; precious, dear, valuable; too good for, deserving better
おしい
oshii regrettable, disappointing, unfortunate; precious, dear, valuable; too good for, deserving better
薄倖
hakkou unfortunate, unhappy, ill-fated, hapless
ざんねん
zannen regrettable, unfortunate, disappointing, vexing
ザンネン
zannen regrettable, unfortunate, disappointing, vexing
本意ない
hoinai reluctant, unwilling; unfortunate, sad (when something doesn't go as planned or as you had hoped)
残ねん
zannen regrettable, unfortunate, disappointing, vexing
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